‘It’s Poking My Ass’: The Internet Is Losing It Over Jenna Ortega’s Painfully Stunning Glass Dress by an Iconic Latino Designer
Jenna Ortega is no stranger to drama—on-screen or on the red carpet. But this week, she might’ve delivered one of her most unforgettable looks yet. During her March 25 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Wednesday star showed up in a fiery red strapless dress made of glass (yes, glass) designed by Oscar de la Renta. And the internet? Rightfully lost it.
A Latino Fashion Icon is behind Jenna Ortega’s Glass Dress
The showstopping dress is from Oscar de la Renta’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection, crafted by co-creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia. The piece was dubbed “the scarlet mosaic mini,” featuring a knee-length column skirt, strapless cut, and floral mosaic detailing made to resemble stained glass. Though the dress looks dangerously sharp, it’s actually made of hand-painted polyamide to mimic real glass—so fewer chances of a terrifying cronch, as Buzzfeed joked.
Still, Ortega made it clear the illusion doesn’t exactly make the dress feel soft. “I’m not going to lie, sometimes there’s pieces of it that are poking my ass every time I sit,” she told Colbert. “I feel uncomfortable and extremely comfortable at the same time.”
Jenna Ortega Brings the Drama While Promoting Death of a Unicorn
The moment was in perfect timing. Ortega appeared on the show to promote Death of a Unicorn, her new A24 film, in which she stars opposite Paul Rudd. The surreal dramedy drops March 28 and follows a father-daughter duo who hit a unicorn with their car and stumble into a bizarre pharmaceutical conspiracy. Naturally, Ortega’s otherworldly gown felt thematically on-brand.
WWD described the dress as evoking “dark glamour,” a vibe Ortega is increasingly known for. Styled by Enrique Melendez, her look was completed with minimalist jewelry, soft waves by hairstylist Bobby Eliot, and bold brows and a deep lip by makeup artist Melanie Inglessis. She paired the $12,990 gown with strappy red satin Christian Louboutin sandals.
Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Jenna Ortega’s Look
Social media immediately exploded. “Jenna is always so stunning. What a beautiful dress she’s wearing,” one fan commented on The Late Show’s Instagram video. Others echoed the love: “I’m obsessed with that dress” and “She should wear more red.”
Audience members lucky enough to be there in person gushed too. “She was absolutely stunning and spoke so brilliantly. I had a fangirl moment when she waved back at me,” one attendee shared.
Colbert even joked that medics should be standing by just in case the dress poked too hard. It was a moment of levity that contrasted beautifully with the intricacy and edge of the outfit.
Jenna Ortega Is Ushering in a New Era of Red Carpet Fashion
Oscar de la Renta’s stained glass-inspired dress isn’t just fashion-forward—it’s symbolic. It showcases a bold Latina star embracing the artistry of Latino designers and redefining red carpet standards. With Wednesday season 2 on the horizon, plus her rising film career, Ortega is cementing herself as both a Hollywood powerhouse and a fashion force.
As she continues her Death of a Unicorn press tour, one thing’s clear: uncomfortable or not, Ortega’s fashion risks keep paying off.
